Farlounge / Journal
Practical travel writing, published every week.
Airline rights, money abroad, packing, time zones and the changing realities of modern travel — written for people who just need the answer.
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The archive
How to Use Public Transport in a City You've Never Been to Before
A practical guide to navigating an unfamiliar city's buses, trains and metro — apps, payment methods, common traps, and how to get moving confidently on day one.
9 min readSolo Travel in 2026: Safety, Accommodation, Food and the New Social Apps
The practical guide to travelling alone in 2026 — honest safety advice, accommodation strategies, eating solo without the awkwardness, and the apps that actually help you meet people.
9 min readTravelling with Children Under 5 in 2026: Packing, Paperwork and In-Flight Reality
The practical guide to flying with under-fives in 2026 — lap infant rules, stroller allowances, essential paperwork, and what actually helps on a long flight.
9 min readBooking Flights with Miles in 2026: When It Actually Pays Off
Miles can save thousands on premium long-haul flights or extract under a penny per point. A practical breakdown of when redeeming is genuinely worth it — and when to keep them.
9 min readWhat Happens to Your Checked Bag: The Journey from Check-In to the Carousel
From the check-in desk to the baggage carousel, your bag travels through scanners, sorters and loading systems most passengers never see. Here's exactly what happens — and where it can go wrong.
9 min readHow to Fly with Dietary Requirements: Special Meals, Allergies and the Request Process
Everything you need to know about ordering special meals on flights — IATA meal codes, request deadlines, allergy policies, and what to do when your meal isn't on the plane.
9 min readThe Long-Haul Economy Survival Kit: Eight Items That Make a Real Difference Under £100
Eight items that genuinely make long-haul economy bearable — and the whole kit costs under £100. Noise-cancelling earbuds, lumbar support, melatonin and more.
8 min readThe Truth About Airport Lounges in 2026: Paid Passes, Day Passes and Credit-Card Access
Airport lounges are no longer just for business-class passengers. A breakdown of every way to get in — paid passes, day passes, credit cards — and when the cost actually makes sense.
10 min readHow Airlines Actually Price Tickets in 2026: Fare Buckets, Dynamic Pricing and Why Incognito Mode Doesn't Help
Airlines divide every flight into invisible fare buckets and reprice them dozens of times a day. Here's how the system works — and what actually moves prices.
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